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Zebras Loose in Washington

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In recent times multiple zebras have been sighted on the run in Washington while being transported to a new home. On Sunday April 28th a group of four zebras that were being transported to Montana have escaped from the trailer transporting them, running through neighborhoods and diners where there were many eyewitnesses.

But how did this happen? While the driver took and exit to secure the trailer making sure it was secure, during of which the zebras were able to bolt from the vehicle running through Northbend near I-90.

State trooper Rick Johnson posted on the social platform X that three of the zebras have been brought back into custody. Two of the zebras were reangled in by professional rodeo workers while they were walking through a front yard of a local home while the third zebra being the youngest of the bunch being easier to entice back to the group. But that leaves one of the black and white animals left on the run.

Multiple sighting of the striped animal has been sighted by multiple witnesses leaving the authorities in King-County continuing the search for the missing Zebra.

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Samuel Ortiz
Samuel Ortiz, Reporter
My name is Sam, and this is my first year of Journalism. I got all together a total of eight pets. I've been at Lakes High School for all 3 years, but I haven't always lived in Washington. I have moved Washington to Korea then from that to Germany then back to Washington. I am a Broncos, Suns, & Diamondbacks fan.
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My name is Jack Brewer, I play basketball and baseball. This my first year of journalism and my third year at Lakes high school. I lived in Tacoma for 3 years of my life and the rest here in Lakewood. I'm a Golden State Warriors and a Seattle Seahawks fan.        

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    Hope AffolderJun 2, 2024 at 10:06 am

    That’s crazy!! Hopefully they’ll find the other one

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    Cecilee PhillipsMay 23, 2024 at 11:10 am

    they were trying to go to madagascar :(((((

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    Louise WomackMay 23, 2024 at 11:03 am

    Too bad i love Zebras!

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    elliaMay 23, 2024 at 11:00 am

    So glad they found the zebras!!

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    david osgoodMay 23, 2024 at 10:56 am

    thats so cool!!! had no idea that this happened.

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    WyattMay 23, 2024 at 10:54 am

    Common Zebra W. Great article!

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    MackenzieMay 23, 2024 at 10:51 am

    That is very crazy, great article!

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  • T

    TateMay 23, 2024 at 10:50 am

    Zebraaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

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    Faye JohnsonMay 23, 2024 at 10:50 am

    Sheesh! looks like I might have to look out for a striped animal!!

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    JaelleMay 23, 2024 at 10:48 am

    OMG! Zebras! I wish I could’ve seen them.

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    DanielleMay 23, 2024 at 10:47 am

    Zebras are so cool!!

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    Aaron MillerMay 23, 2024 at 10:44 am

    That’s crazy! Thanks for sharing!

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